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Breja Family History

Breja Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Breda, Breza, Brea, Brett, Reza, Brent, Brehm, Bream, Bera, Brew

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Where is the Breja family from?

You can see how Breja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breja family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breja's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Breja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breja. 100% of Breja men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Breja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Breja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breja census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Breja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Breja. For the veterans among your Breja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breja lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Breja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Breja in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breja ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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